Renal calculi could result from ____.
A. obstruction in the tubules
B. dehydration
C. anaphylactic reactions
D. overhydration
E. bladder infections
B. dehydration
Dehydration can cause overly concentrated urine, which can in turn cause renal calculi to form.
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